SubjectDescriptionForm

1、A Subject Description FormSubject CodeCBS3211Subject TitleProfessional Communication in Chinese for Applied ScienceCredit Value2Level3Pre-requisite / Co-requisite/ExclusionThis subject will be offered to students in 3rd year of their study, which implies that they have fulfilled the Language and Com

2、munication Requirement in their 1st/2nd year of study. ObjectivesThis course aims at fostering students competence in written expressions including general and practical writings through practice, commentary and discussion. Intended Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the subject, students will be a

3、ble to:master linguistic conventions in written Chinese to produce correct and precise writings for vocational purposes;apply relevant modes of thinking and presentation skills for presenting ideas for explanation, persuasion, argumentation both orally and literally;write various kinds of practical

4、writing in relation to business planning, promotion, administration and management; and translate message in relation to finance and investment, between English and Chinese, in different genres for communication and publicity. Subject Synopsis/ Indicative SyllabusIndicative Content:Organization of i

5、deas in a coherent manner for delivery of information or message, competence of translating message/information between English and Chinese for communication, Letter, report, press release for correspondence and publicity,accuracy and effectiveness in oral communications, presentation of power point

6、 on proposal or working plan, Teaching/Learning Methodology Interactive seminars with reading and writing exercises, teaching students various instructive Chinese communication skills, group discussion, presentation drills;Pro-class self study is required with related reading and writing exercises;T

7、eachers consultation will be offered to the students depending on their individual need.Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning OutcomesSpecific assessment methods/tasks % weightingIntended subject learning outcomes to be assessed (Please tick as appropriate)abcd1.Written Report35 %2.

8、 Reply Letter of compliant25 %3. Translation of message in finance or investment25 %4. Oral presentation15 %Total 100 %Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes:The assignments of written report and letter writing will be assessed by usi

9、ng criterion reference rubrics. Translation will be assessed in terms of linguistic correctness, and clarity of ideas in the transition. Oral presentation is assessment in criterion reference which covers contents, structure, appearance, and effectiveness. Student Study Effort ExpectedClass contact:

10、Seminar28 Hrs.Other student study effort:Assignments2 x 15 = 30 Hrs.Self study2 x 15 = 30 Hrs.Total student study effort 88 Hrs.Reading List and References司有和編著科技寫作簡明教程，安徽教育出版社，1984胡裕樹主編大學寫作，復旦大學出版社，1985林立、尹世超編著科技語文，冶金工業出版社，1986曾詳芹，韓雪屏主編閱讀學原理河南教育出版社，1992陳建民說話的藝術，語文出版社，1994周錫馥編著中文應用寫作教程，三聯書店(香港)有限公司，1996法定語文事務署政府公文寫作手冊，1996黃葵，俞君立編著閱讀學基礎，武漢大學出版社，1996李軍華